Princeton Digital Group JH2 Data Center Campus
Status: Active Development / Master-Planned Greenfield Campus | Location: within Eco Business Park at Mukim Senai, Johor 81400 Kulai Malaysia
Project Overview
Princeton Digital Group (PDG) JH2 Data Center Campus is a flagship 300 MW greenfield hyperscale data center development strategically located within Eco Business Park, Senai, Johor, approximately 16 kilometers from PDG's JH1 campus in Sedenak Tech Park and 37 kilometers from Johor Bahru City Centre. The campus serves as a cornerstone of Princeton Digital Group's "SG+" strategy, which integrates digital infrastructure across Singapore, Johor, and Batam to provide scalable, low-latency capacity for hyperscale cloud providers, artificial intelligence platforms, financial institutions, and multinational enterprises seeking regional expansion. Purpose-built to support next-generation AI model training, machine learning, high-performance computing (HPC), and large-scale cloud computing environments, JH2 is designed with exceptional scalability, allowing customers to deploy high-density GPU clusters and mission-critical workloads within a resilient, future-ready infrastructure platform. The campus is powered by dual 275 kV high-voltage utility grid connections, delivering reliable large-scale electrical capacity while supporting phased expansion to meet long-term customer demand. Engineered for AI-ready operations, the facility incorporates liquid cooling readiness, high-density rack configurations, advanced thermal management systems, and energy-efficient mechanical and electrical infrastructure designed to achieve low Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) targets. Additional features include redundant power distribution, backup generation, intelligent building management systems, comprehensive fire detection and suppression technologies, and multi-layer physical security with continuous monitoring to ensure maximum operational resilience. As a carrier-neutral campus, JH2 provides diverse cross-border fiber connectivity linking Malaysia with Singapore and the wider Asia-Pacific region, enabling low-latency interconnection with major cloud platforms, telecommunications providers, and internet exchanges. By combining hyperscale capacity, AI-optimized infrastructure, resilient power systems, sustainable engineering, and strategic regional connectivity, the PDG JH2 Data Center Campus strengthens Johor's position as one of Southeast Asia's fastest-growing hyperscale data center markets and a critical hub for digital transformation across the region.
Quick Facts
| Field | Value |
| Project Name | Princeton Digital Group JH2 Data Center Campus |
| Location | within Eco Business Park at Mukim Senai, Johor 81400 Kulai Malaysia |
| Status | Active Development / Master-Planned Greenfield Campus |
| Commissioning | Phased Rollout Target (Phase 1 Target 2026–2027) |
| Total IT Load | 300.0 MW Critical IT Power Capacity Allocation |
| Total Capacity | ~80,000 m² (~860,000 sq ft) colocation whitespace / ~150-Acre Land Parcel across multi-building hyperscale campus |
| Tier Level | Tier III / Tier IV Equivalent Fault-Tolerant Architecture / BCA Green Mark Targets |
| Project Type | Purpose-Built Master-Planned Hyperscale, Ultra-High-Density AI Training & Cloud Campus (SG+ Gateway) |
City Profile
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| City Name | Johor Bahru |
| Population | ~1.7 Million |
| Urban Agglomeration | ~2.5 Million (Iskandar Malaysia region) |
| City GDP | RM 150 Billion (State of Johor) |
| Per Capita Income | ~RM 42,000 |
| City Tier | Tier 1 (Malaysia) / Global Secondary Hub |
| Key Strengths | Proximity to Singapore, abundant land, favorable power costs |
Companies Involved
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| Developer / Operator | Princeton Digital Group |
| Strategic Infrastructure Partner | Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB Utility Grid Power) & Johor State Government / MIDA |
| Construction Contractor | Specialized APAC Mission-Critical EPC & General Contractors |
| MEP Engineering | PDG In-House Technical Infrastructure & Design Engineering Teams |
| Network Connectivity | Dense carrier-neutral environment, dual path-diverse subterranean fiber entrance vaults, dedicated Meet-Me-Rooms (MMRs), direct interconnects to local Malaysian telcos (TM, TIME, Maxis), and direct dark fiber corridors cross-border to Singapore carrier hubs and international subsea landing stations. |
| Power Infrastructure | Dual 275kV high-voltage utility grid feeds, static 2N / N+1 fault-tolerant uninterruptible power supply (UPS) modules, automated switchgear (ATS), and multi-megawatt N+1 standby emergency diesel generator arrays with extensive on-site fuel reserve autonomy. |
Technical Specifications
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| Power Capacity | Dual 275kV Substation Dedicated Utility Connection Power Allocation |
| UPS Redundancy | 2N / N+1 Static UPS Architecture |
| Cooling System | High-efficiency chillers with water/air economization, cold aisle containment, Direct-to-Chip Liquid Cooling (DLC) readiness for high-density AI clusters, zero-water evaporative options, and real-time BMS environmental controls. |
| Connectivity | Ultra-low latency dark fiber backbones linking JH2 directly to PDG JH1 (Sedenak), Singapore data center clusters (SG1/SG3), and regional subsea cable gateways. |
| PUE Target | < 1.40 Annualized Operational Design PUE |
| Energy Mix | High-percentage clean renewable energy procurement options supported by TNB Green Electricity Tariff (GET) and PDG corporate ESG Net Zero 2030 targets. |
Milestones
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| Announcement | 2023–2024 |
| Construction Start | Active Infrastructure & Substation Development |
| Phase 1 Go-Live | Phased Delivery Target (2026–2027) |
| Full Buildout | Active Multi-Phase Hyperscale & AI Campus |
Investment Details
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| Total Investment | Estimated $1,500,000,000 USD to $2,000,000,000 USD Total Campus Capital Expenditure |
| Funding | Private Equity & Infrastructure Capital Allocation (Princeton Digital Group / Warburg Pincus / Stonepeak) |